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Bulletin Week 10 2019-2020
 
Week
18-Sep
25-Sep
2-Oct
9-Oct
Location
Bridge Hotel
Bridge Hotel
Bridge Hotel
Bridge Hotel
 
07:00 for 07:30
07:00 for 07:30
07:00 for 07:30
07:00 for 07:30
Speaker
TBA
Ashin Moonieinda
Temporary Home
(New Arrivals)
Jafari & Kaye Graves
Strengthening Afghan connection
TBA
Chair
Rob Rosaia
Barb Mitchell
Stan Hendy
Doug Lougoon
Welcome
John Pacher
Martin Ruffell
John Harkin
Pat Sheehan
Set up
Bruce Fraser
Pat Sheehan
Kevin Reade
John Cannon
Set up
Jim Rolfe
George Waters
Ray Carrington
Nick Christian
 
Presidents Report
 
Another great meeting. Thank you Doug for chairing the meeting and informing us on why the 11th of September is such an important date and members to take note of the following information and dates:
  • Lighting Reef Primary School: 13th September, support Inner Wheel ladies for Sandwiches.
  • Jamshod dinner on Sunday September 15, Cathedral Hall from 5.30 for 6pm
  • Rochester club support: Monday 16 September – 5.30pm, counter meal, Rochester Hotel – Public presentation on health issues at Hospital after the meal. Adrian and Madeleine have two seats available in the car for Rotary members who wish to attend this function.
  • Police legacy BBQ: Saturday 21 September at 7am at the Wade oval, Golden Square (see details)
  • Rotary Clubs of Bendigo Strathdale and Bendigo have a joint meeting on Tuesday 1st October at the Bendigo Club, Park Street, 6.00pm for 6.30 start. The Guest Speakers will be Solomon Cameron and Linda Beilharz.  Solomon decided at the age of 15 that he would circumnavigate Australia solo.  He did. He is raising money for Angel Flight that gave him support on his trip around Australia.
  • Marist College Bendigo Mock Interview Panel: Thursday October 31 and Friday November 1 with morning tea and lunch provided. We are looking for volunteers. Details are included at the end of the newsletter, including the timeslot(s) you can opt for. Working with children check is essential.
 
Other dates: …….. (4Fs dinner on 26 Sept, Maurice's on Sat 5 Oct and to bring a plate.)
 
Guest speaker
Our guest speaker was Felicia Binks, the Community and Environment Officer for Kirkland Lake Gold, the Company which owns the lease for the Fosterville Mine. Felicia has wide experience in mining including sometime in Canada at Kirkland Lake, the home base of the Company.
 
Mining at Fosterville started in the 1890's and has continued since then in various forms depending on the price of gold and the availability of techniques to ensure financial viability. The mine has in total produced two million ounces of gold with current yields running at thirty ounces per ton.
 
The Fosterville Mine is the largest gold producer in Victoria. The Company employs 600 people including 70 contractors. The workforce includes surveyors, geologists and engineers. There are around 100 kilometres of underground tunnels. Miners work in 12-hour shifts on a four on four off roster and have to endure underground conditions of 28 degrees with 90% humidity up to 1,200 metres below the surface.
 
The gold yields at Fosterville are very fine, not like the traditional nuggets. There is currently four years of reserve identified. This brings certainty for the Company and the employees. Kirkland Lake Gold also hold a lease in the Northern Territory.
 
There is a major focus on the environmental impact of the mine. This involves the proper management of noise and revegetation. Some of the water pits will remain and will be managed by Coliban Water.
 
The Company has a strong focus on community engagement. It makes community grants available and is a sponsor of the Bendigo Tennis Complex. The imposed mining tax adds to around 30 million dollars they company is paying per year. The company is determined to keep supporting local communities  but it will limit its exploration activities. Felicia gave a very informative address about something in many ways is Bendigo's best kept secret. We are most grateful to Felicia for giving up her time to be with us.
Adrian
Notices
BBQ opportunity.... Victoria Police Legacy bike ride. Breakfast at Golden Square Wade Street Oval on Saturday the 21st of September.
7am start. We will be serving Egg and bacon rolls as well as the usual fruit, cereal, juice and yogurt.
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Just a note to clarify the social event being held at our place on Sat 5th October.
Open to all members and partners to attend.
Location: 11 Regent street Strathfieldsaye. ( off Tannery lane) Commencing between 6pm and 6:30pm.
Please bring along a plate/platter of food to share. Finger food, either hot or cold. Main or sweets. We will be able to keep food warm.
Bring along something to drink also. The whole idea is a social event where members and partners can socialise without any hassles of
being seated and not being able to mingle An idea on numbers closer to the day would be great.
 
Maurice
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BOOKINGS can now be made for next years BARHAM Weekend.
 
April 17th, 18th and 19th
 

Where:    Barham Caravan & Tourist Park

Accommodation: Caravan & Tent sites, Cabins. (Apparently no cabins were pre-booked so please book yours ASAP) 

Bookings 54532553 and say  you are with RCOBS for the booking.
 
 
 
Upcoming Events
Lightning Reef Primary School BBQ
Aug 09, 2019
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
 
Federation Picnic
Aug 25, 2019
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
 
View entire list
Speakers
Sep 11, 2019
Felicia Banks
Environment and Community Manager(Fosterville Mine)
Sep 18, 2019
Trent Nelson
Dja Dja Wurrung Team Leader(Parks Victoria)
Sep 25, 2019
Ashin Moonieinda
Temporary Home (New Arrivals)
Oct 02, 2019
Jafari and Kaye Graves
Strengthening the Club Connection with the Afghani Community
Oct 16, 2019
Ride to Work
No Regular meeting
Oct 30, 2019
Bendigo Cup
No Regular Meeting
Nov 06, 2019
George Waters
Foundation at RCoBS
View entire list
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Notices
September is Basic Education and Literacy Month
and is one of The Rotary Foundation’s six areas of focus. We know that basic education and literacy are essential for reducing poverty, improving health, encouraging community and economic development, and promoting peace. ......Consider these facts:
·       If all women completed primary education, there would be 66% fewer maternal deaths.
·       A child born to a mother who can read is 50% more likely to survive past the age of five.
·       If all students in low-income countries left school with basic reading skills, 171 million people could be lifted out of poverty, which would be equivalent to a 12% cut in world poverty.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Evelyn's annual fundraiser
 
 
Jokes
 
 
Club meetings
BENDIGO
BENDIGO 
SOUTH
BENDIGO 
STRATHDALE.
EAGLEHAWK
KANGAROO/FLAT
Tues 12.45
for 1 pm
Bendigo 
Club
Thurs 6 for 6.30 pm
Stirling Room, Foundry
Tues 6.00 for
6.30 pm
Bendigo Club
Wed 6.15 for
6.30 pm
Cal Gully 
Mechanics 
Institute
Monday
6 for 6.30 pm
Rotary
Gateway
Park